Megan 

Connor

Executive & Career Coach

MEGAN'S STORY

Hi, I’m Megan, Executive/Career Coach and the founder of Pivot Forward. I specialize in helping ambitious individuals and teams pivot their careers and personal lives forwards - putting conflict, uncertainty, and inertia firmly in the past.


What does this look like? Perhaps you…

  • Are considering a total career change, but don’t know where to start, feel an acute sense of imposter syndrome and are seeking guidance on how to use your experience in a different field to your advantage.

  • Are embarking on an exciting path of entrepreneurship, but find it lonely and alienating from the rest of your world, and need a thought-partner and guide to help you take the leap towards freedom.

  • Manage a team ridden with conflict and poor communication, who need coaching on how to collaborate, align around a common vision, and move past silos and individual priorities.

  • Have star Individual Contributor employees moving into Managerial roles, who need guidance on how to navigate new responsibilities and expectations.

  • Are someone transitioning back into the workforce after a career break (e.g., maternity leave, sabbatical etc.) and are looking for a more flexibility, autonomy, confidence and a clear roadmap.

  • Are attempting to re-calibrate your work/life balance and find ways to create more time and energy for relationships, personal endeavors, hobbies or other responsibilities.


What if I told you I’ve been through all of these scenarios, and as daunting as they seem, I’ve come out the other end feeling more fulfilled and alive than ever. With a commitment to change, I fought past the challenges each of these transitions posed and discovered a winning formula for turning the odds in your favor, and ultimately achieving professional success AND personal fulfillment. With this formula, I’ve:

  • Advised C-suite Executives across the US, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as a management consultant at McKinsey & Co.

  • Signed 9 agreements with Heads of State and First Ladies across Africa as Head of International Strategy for APAC’s most active philanthropy, The Minderoo Foundation.

  • Led a SaaS startup team from pre-seed to series A funding.

  • Founded two businesses and dealt with the pressure, loneliness and volatility of entrepreneurship.

  • Competed at the World Championships in swimming after dedicating 16 years of my life to the sport.


I started Pivot Forward with a mission to share this recipe for success so that you, too, can pivot your careers and lives forward. Ready to make a change?

Imagine what it would feel like when the path you’re on is crystal clear. You know why you’re doing what you’re doing, you know where you’re headed, and it feels effortless and right. Coaching is about getting to that place.

As a team, we work together to clarify unknowns, tackle and overcome obstacles, and create actionable plans to achieve your goals. This could be figuring out what to do next in your career, navigating difficult relationships in the workplace, or finding balance and harmony between conflicting life demands.

I will never tell you what to do or solve a problem for you. Instead, I help you remove doubts, see what you may not be able to see, build up your confidence to tap into your full potential, and hold you accountable to achieving your goals.

How coaching works

Want to work together?

  • 1:1 life coaching with Megan is like having a sports coach prepare a professional athlete for the Olympics or an acting coach prepare an actor for an audition or new role. We work together to give you the best chance of successfully achieving your life or career aspirations, whether it’s figuring out your next career move, landing that next promotion or getting better work-life balance.

    I offer a 30 minute, no-commitment coaching call for free. This lets us assess if there’s chemistry, allows me to learn more about your aspirations and you to understand more about my approach to coaching.

    No preparation is needed, and I guarantee you’ll gain at least one valuable insight from our discussion.

  • Leaders are expected to be visionaries, decision-makers, managers and inspirations. Doing all of these things, let alone doing them well, is a challenge even for rockstars.

    I offer group/team coaching for teams of 6-8 people to ignite trust, build accountability, enhance communication and collaboration and get everyone excited about working towards a common mission.

    I also offer 1:1 coaching for leadership team members to work on specific growth opportunities.

    Book a free introductory session to discuss your team’s needs and learn more about my methodology.

What my clients have to say

  • "I highly recommend Megan Connor as a career coach. Megan's structured approach combined with her prompt and direct feedback has been instrumental in guiding me through this stage of my career. What's particularly stood out to me has been her commitment to helping me figure out my "North Star" goals and work with me as I try to make decisions in line with them. Megan has provided me with helpful pushback too, challenging me to think critically and make informed decisions. Working with her has not only facilitated my career growth but also helped me foster personal growth. Altogether, Megan's guidance and support have been indispensable in my professional journey, and I would heartily recommend her to others!

    Growth Marketing Manager, The Speaker Lab

  • "Megan has been delivering value since my very first call with her. I attribute this to three qualities; first, she's highly curious and asks excellent, non-obvious questions, helping you consider many unique alternatives and insights. Second, she's very organized -- meetings never feel aimless and every call has specific take-aways. Finally, Megan is most interested in not just your career, but helping you be the best "you" in a career setting. Her focus on authenticity has made me a better director-level manager, understand obstacles and organizational pain points, and given me confidence to navigate (and embrace) change. Couldn't recommend anyone more, Megan's an excellent coach and human."

    Director of Technology, High-growth startup

  • “When I started working with Megan, I felt very lost and unsure about my future. My goal was to clarify the next steps in my current career as a professional ballet dancer living in Germany, as well as to plan for my impending career transition. From our very first session, Megan demonstrated a personal understanding of the unique career challenges I face as a professional athlete. Her insightful guidance and personalized approach made each session impactful, and her supportive, non-judgmental nature helped me gain confidence in myself. During the time we worked together, I was offered a new job, gained a promotion, and was accepted into university. I am very grateful to Megan for the transformative changes she has helped me implement in my life and career.”

    Professional Ballerina, Semperoper -> English National Ballet

  • “I had the privilege of working with Megan Connor as my transformational life coach, and she has truly been a game-changer in my journey towards personal and professional fulfillment. Megan's unique approach, blending coaching with guidance, accountability, and genuine support, has not only helped me tune my goals but also significantly improved my decision-making process, enhanced my interaction with team members, and strengthened my management and leadership skills. Her dedication to helping ambitious professionals create purpose-driven careers and lifestyles is evident in her personalized coaching, career pivoting courses, and leadership development programs. Megan's expertise, dedication, and genuine passion make her an invaluable asset on any journey of personal and professional growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Megan to anyone seeking transformational life coaching and career development support."



    Head of Technology, NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE winner for CO2Concrete

  • "I wholeheartedly recommend Megan as an exceptional life coach. Her warmth and authenticity establish a safe space in which she skillfully navigates challenging questions using insightful frameworks. She brings meticulous organization and structure to coaching, helping me pave a clear roadmap for my decisioning. Working with Megan has been transformative, and her positive attitude (as well as her own accomplishments!) not only motivate but also leave me genuinely excited about the future and the opportunities it holds."



    Director, Digital Healthcare Product Strategy @ IQVIA